The Flying Spur, Bentley’s upcoming hybrid
This page is translated from the original post "La Flying Spur, prochaine Bentley hybride" in French.
- 18/07/2024 18:19
Inaugurated on the Continental GT, the hybrid block from Bentley is quickly set to join another prestigious model of the British brand.
If the Continental GT aims to be the perfect blend of luxury and sportiness, the Bentley Flying Spur is all about luxury, to the point of becoming a reference in this unique world since the launch of the current generation in 2019. But why miss out on a beautiful modern engine when it is offered to you?
The generalization of this new engine throughout its range is a major challenge for Bentley. The ability to drive in 100% electric mode for nearly 100 km is ultimately just a bonus, given the level of sound insulation and vibration filtration achieved by Bentley. On the other hand, CO2 emissions below 40 g/km mean there is no ecological tax, and that is the ultimate selling point that the manufacturer needed to convince its customers to embrace electrification.
Virtuous, luxurious and powerful
With a power output of 782 hp and a monstrous torque of 1000 Nm available thanks to the union of a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and a powerful yet compact electric motor, the hybrid powertrain will make the new Flying Spur the most powerful, dynamic, and efficient four-door car from Bentley since its inception 105 years ago. To fully understand the giant leap this luxury sedan is about to make, the new powertrain develops nearly 150 hp more than the W12 engine of the current Flying Spur Speed, with an additional torque of 100 Nm. Is that too much for a luxury sedan? Once again, Bentley operates in a world where nothing is ever enough, so too much…
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